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P491 HNF

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,565 mi
Last recorded105,565 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 HNF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 105,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,466 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,466 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offiside rear tyre sidewalls have run flat damage

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake hose incorrectly fitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 83,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offiside rear tyre sidewalls have run flat damage

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,338 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,526 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 48,802 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P491 HNF is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P491 HNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P491 HNF registered?

P491 HNF is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P491 HNF safe to buy?

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